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High end Class D amps?

Just an observation and a question. Are there 'high end' Class D amps out there that are just as good as Class A, A/B amps? I realize that's a sensitive question to some and I mean no disrespect---but whenever I see others' hifi systems on social media, all of the amps are A or A/B. There's always Pass, McIntosh, Moon, Luxman, Accuphase, etc. Where are the Class Ds? For folks out there that want more power for less efficient speakers and can't afford the uber expensive Class As, A/Bs, what is there to choose from that's close to those brands? Thanks
bluorion
douglas_schroeder
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As to OP's question,  the answer is yes, as of December of 2020. I am using one that qualifies.  How many are there, I do not know. This one is not "close", it's clearly superior to most class A and A/B I have used. Tonally superior to the tube amps I have used. Bonus is that price per Watt is low. Win, win, win...
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noble100
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Hello douglas_schroeder,

   I've been reading your professional published audio reviews and your occasional posts here for years.  I've always respected your knowledge, experience and opinions as well as your abilities to articulate sound quality and performance characteristics and differences.
     So the above is all true and I respect your judgment.  Now, would you please not keep us in suspense any longer and spill the beans on the identity of your newly discovered class D high quality performer?

Thanks,
  Tim
aolmrd1241
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Hey Douglas..does this class d amp you speak of sound better than the Pass Labs XA200.8 you recently reviewed? 
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arcticdeth
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10K class d is paying for a name, and aesthetics.

 800$ class D amp is smart buy.

 Don’t let the sheep make a line you can’t help but follow. 
 Happy hunting. 
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atmasphere
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Now you go find a Class-D that will keep pushing even more current into that kind of loading like a good bi-polar amp can.
You mean like, *most* class D amps?? Because its most of them.

@jaytor  I've found that dealing with George means you have to accept that Dunning-Kruger is at play.
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